Tipperary man who 'steadfastly' denies raping his special needs daughter gets 12 years

A Tipperary man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for raping and sexually assaulting his special needs daughter in their family home.

The 56-year-old man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of his now 30-year-old daughter was convicted by a Central Criminal Court jury last July.